Vue du Bassin de Neptune dans le Jardin de Versailles
1746
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1746
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Vue du Bassin de Neptune dans le Jardin de Versailles is a 1746 ink by Jean-Baptiste Rigaud, a Baroque work, depicting fountain, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a scene of the Bassin de Neptune in the Jardin de Versailles. It's a detailed view of the fountain and surrounding area. You can see the intricate carvings and statues in the fountain. The artist used a lot of detail to show the beauty of the garden. The etching and engraving techniques used in this work are interesting. They allow for a lot of fine lines and details. To learn more about the methods used to create this piece, look into the technique: etching.
